Fishing for Mental Health

EPISODE DESCRIPTION
In this episode, I talk about the importance of mental health literacy for pre-service and existing teachers withProfessor of Eduction, Dr. Wendy Carr. 

A SPECIAL THANKS
I would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School District - North, in New Brunswick, Canada, for making this podcast possible. ASD-N is where I am employed as a School Mental Health Mentor. A significant part of my role at ASD-N  is training educators in the area of mental health. Our goal with this podcast is to provide another medium to continue the conversation around mental health for students, staff, parents and anyone else interested in going " Fishing for Mental Health".

PODCAST DESCRIPTION
Join me, John B. Fletcher, Counselling Therapist and avid fly fisherman, as we go fishing for mental health. 

I will be interviewing prominent mental health figures across North America; for example, best-selling author and clinical psychologist, Dr. Jody Carrington; internationally renowned adolescent psychiatrist and Canadian Senator, Dr. Stan Kutcher; director of the Resilience Research Centre and Family Therapist expert, Dr. Michael Ungar, just to name a few. We will cover topics like resilience, mental health literacy, the power of human connection, trauma, post-traumatic growth, anxiety, depression, treatment, animal-assisted therapy, and much, much more!

I will also offer "Deeper Dive" episodes, where I go into more depth about a specific topic that came up during one of the interviews. 

If you are interested in expanding your learning around mental health, this is the podcast for you. 

Tight line

EPISODE DESCRIPTION
In this episode  I go a bit deeper into a writing technique I use personally and professionally, I explain in-depth how expressive works and to finish, I recommend a book on expressive writing and an online writing program.

A SPECIAL THANKS
I would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School District - North, in New Brunswick, Canada, for making this podcast possible. ASD-N is where I am employed as a School Mental Health Mentor. A significant part of my role at ASD-N  is training educators in the area of mental health. Our goal with this podcast is to provide another medium to continue the conversation around mental health for students, staff, parents and anyone else interested in going " Fishing for Mental Health".

PODCAST DESCRIPTION
Join me, John B. Fletcher, Counselling Therapist and avid fly fisherman, as we go fishing for mental health. 

I will be interviewing prominent mental health figures across North America; for example, best-selling author and clinical psychologist, Dr. Jody Carrington; internationally renowned adolescent psychiatrist and Canadian Senator, Dr. Stan Kutcher; director of the Resilience Research Centre and Family Therapist expert, Dr. Michael Ungar, just to name a few. We will cover topics like resilience, mental health literacy, the power of human connection, trauma, post-traumatic growth, anxiety, depression, treatment, animal-assisted therapy, and much, much more!

I will also offer "Deeper Dive" episodes, where I go into more depth about a specific topic that came up during one of the interviews. 

If you are interested in expanding your learning around mental health, this is the podcast for you. 

Tight lines,

EPISODE DESCRIPTION
In this episode, I talk about the mental health benefits of Expressive Writing with Dr. John F. Evans

A SPECIAL THANKS
I would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School District - North, in New Brunswick, Canada, for making this podcast possible. ASD-N is where I am employed as a School Mental Health Mentor. A significant part of my role at ASD-N  is training educators in the area of mental health. Our goal with this podcast is to provide another medium to continue the conversation around mental health for students, staff, parents and anyone else interested in going " Fishing for Mental Health".

PODCAST DESCRIPTION
Join me, John B. Fletcher, Counselling Therapist and avid fly fisherman, as we go fishing for mental health. 

I will be interviewing prominent mental health figures across North America; for example, best-selling author and clinical psychologist, Dr. Jody Carrington; internationally renowned adolescent psychiatrist and Canadian Senator, Dr. Stan Kutcher; director of the Resilience Research Centre and Family Therapist expert, Dr. Michael Ungar, just to name a few. We will cover topics like resilience, mental health literacy, the power of human connection, trauma, post-traumatic growth, anxiety, depression, treatment, animal-assisted therapy, and much, much more!

I will also offer "Deeper Dive" episodes, where I go into more depth about a specific topic that came up during one of the interviews. 

If you are interested in expanding your learning around mental health, this is the podcast for you. 

Tight lines,

EPISODE DESCRIPTION
In this episode, I talk about my own experience with Mindful Meditation, the benefits of rolling this out in schools and a quick review of a great Mindfulness resource,  

A SPECIAL THANKS 
I would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School District - North, in New Brunswick, Canada, for making this podcast possible. ASD-N is where I am employed as a School Mental Health Mentor. A significant part of my role at ASD-N  is training educators in the area of mental health. Our goal with this podcast is to provide another medium to continue the conversation around mental health for students, staff, parents and anyone else interested in going " Fishing for Mental Health". 

PODCAST DESCRIPTION
Join me, John B. Fletcher, Counselling Therapist and avid fly fisherman, as we go fishing for mental health. 

I will be interviewing prominent mental health figures across North America; for example, best-selling author and clinical psychologist, Dr. Jody Carrington; internationally renowned adolescent psychiatrist and Canadian Senator, Dr. Stan Kutcher; director of the Resilience Research Centre and Family Therapist expert, Dr. Michael Ungar, just to name a few. We will cover topics like resilience, mental health literacy, the power of human connection, trauma, post-traumatic growth, anxiety, depression, treatment, animal-assisted therapy, and much, much more!

I will also offer "Deeper Dive" episodes, where I go into more depth about a specific topic that came up during one of the interviews. 

If you are interested in expanding your learning around mental health, this is the podcast for you. 

Tight lines, 

EPISODE DESCRIPTION
In this episode, I chat about the mental health benefits of  Mindfulness Meditation with family physician, Dr. Tom Lehnert. 

A SPECIAL THANKS 
I would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School District - North, in New Brunswick, Canada, for making this podcast possible. ASD-N is where I am employed as a School Mental Health Mentor. A significant part of my role at ASD-N  is training educators in the area of mental health. Our goal with this podcast is to provide another medium to continue the conversation around mental health for students, staff, parents and anyone else interested in going " Fishing for Mental Health". 

PODCAST DESCRIPTION
Join me, John B. Fletcher, Counselling Therapist and avid fly fisherman, as we go fishing for mental health. 

I will be interviewing prominent mental health figures across North America; for example, best-selling author and clinical psychologist, Dr. Jody Carrington; internationally renowned adolescent psychiatrist and Canadian Senator, Dr. Stan Kutcher; director of the Resilience Research Centre and Family Therapist expert, Dr. Michael Ungar, just to name a few. We will cover topics like resilience, mental health literacy, the power of human connection, trauma, post-traumatic growth, anxiety, depression, treatment, animal-assisted therapy, and much, much more!

I will also offer "Deeper Dive" episodes, where I go into more depth about a specific topic that came up during one of the interviews. 

If you are interested in expanding your learning around mental health, this is the podcast for you. 

Tight lines, 

*****DISCLAIMER*****
Suicide is a very sensitive topic to discuss for many and for some it can trigger intense emotions and thoughts. If you or anyone you know are struggling with suicidal thoughts or behaviours, please direct them to a health care provider immediately. If someone's safety is in immediate danger, please dial 911.

For more information on suicide or to talk to someone for non-emergency concerns, please check out the resources below.

1. Canada Suicide Prevention Service 1-833-456-4566 (Text 456645)
2. CHIMO Helpline NB 1-506-450-HELP
3. CHIMO Canada 1-800-667-5005
4. Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868  (Text 686868)

EPISODE DESCRIPTION
In this episode, I talk about the impact of suicide and the Suicide Intervention Protocol in place at Anglophone School District- North.

A SPECIAL THANKS
I would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School District - North, in New Brunswick, Canada, for making this podcast possible. ASD-N is where I am employed as a School Mental Health Mentor. A significant part of my role at ASD-N  is training educators in the area of mental health. Our goal with this podcast is to provide another medium to continue the conversation around mental health for students, staff, parents and anyone else interested in going " Fishing for Mental Health".

PODCAST DESCRIPTION
Join me, John B. Fletcher, Counselling Therapist and avid fly fisherman, as we go fishing for mental health. 

I will be interviewing prominent mental health figures across North America; for example, best-selling author and clinical psychologist, Dr. Jody Carrington; internationally renowned adolescent psychiatrist and Canadian Senator, Dr. Stan Kutcher; director of the Resilience Research Centre and Family Therapist expert, Dr. Michael Ungar, just to name a few. We will cover topics like resilience, mental health literacy, the power of human connection, trauma, post-traumatic growth, anxiety, depression, treatment, animal-assisted therapy, and much, much more!

I will also offer "Deeper Dive" episodes, where I go into more depth about a specific topic that came up during one of the interviews. 

If you are interested in expanding your learning around mental health, this is the podcast for you. 

Tight lines,

*****DISCLAIMER*****
Suicide is a very sensitive topic to discuss for many and for some it can trigger intense emotions and thoughts. If you or anyone you know are struggling with suicidal thoughts or behaviours, please direct them to a health care provider immediately. If someone's safety is in immediate danger, please dial 911.

For more information on suicide or to talk to someone for non-emergency concerns, please check out the resources below.

1. Canada Suicide Prevention Service 1-833-456-4566 (Text 456645)
2. CHIMO Helpline NB 1-506-450-HELP 
3. CHIMO Canada 1-800-667-5005
4. Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868  (Text 686868) 

EPISODE DESCRIPTION
In this episode, I talk with Andrew Baxter, a clinical social worker for Alberta Health Service and Lead for TeenMentalHealth.org, about suicide. 

A SPECIAL THANKS 
I would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School District - North, in New Brunswick, Canada, for making this podcast possible. ASD-N is where I am employed as a School Mental Health Mentor. A significant part of my role at ASD-N  is training educators in the area of mental health. Our goal with this podcast is to provide another medium to continue the conversation around mental health for students, staff, parents and anyone else interested in going " Fishing for Mental Health". 

PODCAST DESCRIPTION
Join me, John B. Fletcher, Counselling Therapist and avid fly fisherman, as we go fishing for mental health. 

I will be interviewing prominent mental health figures across North America; for example, best-selling author and clinical psychologist, Dr. Jody Carrington; internationally renowned adolescent psychiatrist and Canadian Senator, Dr. Stan Kutcher; director of the Resilience Research Centre and Family Therapist expert, Dr. Michael Ungar, just to name a few. We will cover topics like resilience, mental health literacy, the power of human connection, trauma, post-traumatic growth, anxiety, depression, treatment, animal-assisted therapy, and much, much more!

I will also offer "Deeper Dive" episodes, where I go into more depth about a specific topic that came up during one of the interviews. 

If you are interested in expanding your learning around mental health, this is the podcast for you. 

Tight line 

EPISODE DESCRIPTION
In this episode, I explain the short intermission I am taking and when you can expect to get some new content. 

A SPECIAL THANKS 
I would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School District - North, in New Brunswick, Canada, for making this podcast possible. ASD-N is where I am employed as a School Mental Health Mentor. A significant part of my role at ASD-N  is training educators in the area of mental health. Our goal with this podcast is to provide another medium to continue the conversation around mental health for students, staff, parents and anyone else interested in going " Fishing for Mental Health". 

PODCAST DESCRIPTION
Join me, John B. Fletcher, Counselling Therapist and avid fly fisherman, as we go fishing for mental health. 

I will be interviewing prominent mental health figures across North America; for example, best-selling author and clinical psychologist, Dr. Jody Carrington; internationally renowned adolescent psychiatrist and Canadian Senator, Dr. Stan Kutcher; director of the Resilience Research Centre and Family Therapist expert, Dr. Michael Ungar, just to name a few. We will cover topics like resilience, mental health literacy, the power of human connection, trauma, post-traumatic growth, anxiety, depression, treatment, animal-assisted therapy, and much, much more!

I will also offer "Deeper Dive" episodes, where I go into more depth about a specific topic that came up during one of the interviews. 

If you are interested in expanding your learning around mental health, this is the podcast for you. 

Tight lines, 

EPISODE DESCRIPTION
In this episode, I go on a deeper dive into the power of the human-animal bond.  

A SPECIAL THANKS 
I would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School District - North, in New Brunswick, Canada, for making this podcast possible. ASD-N is where I am employed as a School Mental Health Mentor. A significant part of my role at ASD-N  is training educators in the area of mental health. Our goal with this podcast is to provide another medium to continue the conversation around mental health for students, staff, parents and anyone else interested in going " Fishing for Mental Health". 

PODCAST DESCRIPTION
Join me, John B. Fletcher, Counselling Therapist and avid fly fisherman, as we go fishing for mental health. 

I will be interviewing prominent mental health figures across North America; for example, best-selling author and clinical psychologist, Dr. Jody Carrington; internationally renowned adolescent psychiatrist and Canadian Senator, Dr. Stan Kutcher; director of the Resilience Research Centre and Family Therapist expert, Dr. Michael Ungar, just to name a few. We will cover topics like resilience, mental health literacy, the power of human connection, trauma, post-traumatic growth, anxiety, depression, treatment, animal-assisted therapy, and much, much more!

I will also offer "Deeper Dive" episodes, where I go into more depth about a specific topic that came up during one of the interviews. 

If you are interested in expanding your learning around mental health, this is the podcast for you. 

Tight lines, 

EPISODE DESCRIPTION
In this episode, I chat about Equine Therapy with Sue McIntosh,  a Certified Canadian Counsellor and owner of Healing Hooves in Cremona, Alberta. 

SHOW NOTES 
1. https://healinghooves.ca

A SPECIAL THANKS 
I would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School District - North, in New Brunswick, Canada, for making this podcast possible. ASD-N is where I am employed as a School Mental Health Mentor. A significant part of my role at ASD-N  is training educators in the area of mental health. Our goal with this podcast is to provide another medium to continue the conversation around mental health for students, staff, parents and anyone else interested in going " Fishing for Mental Health". 

PODCAST DESCRIPTION
Join me, John B. Fletcher, Counselling Therapist and avid fly fisherman, as we go fishing for mental health. 

I will be interviewing prominent mental health figures across North America; for example, best-selling author and clinical psychologist, Dr. Jody Carrington; internationally renowned adolescent psychiatrist and Canadian Senator, Dr. Stan Kutcher; director of the Resilience Research Centre and Family Therapist expert, Dr. Michael Ungar, just to name a few. We will cover topics like resilience, mental health literacy, the power of human connection, trauma, post-traumatic growth, anxiety, depression, treatment, animal-assisted therapy, and much, much more!

I will also offer "Deeper Dive" episodes, where I go into more depth about a specific topic that came up during one of the interviews. 

If you are interested in expanding your learning around mental health, this is the podcast for you. 

Tight lines,